South Indian Vegetarian Recipes, Kolams, Rangoli and more Since 2006
Rosapoo Chutney, a specialty from Thanjavur, is named for its color rather than any actual rose flower. It’s a quick and easy condiment made by blending fresh tomatoes, onions, red chillies, and salt. This flavorful chutney complements dishes like Idli and Dosa with its spicy and tangy taste.
Vegetable pakoda is a popular Indian street food and snack using vegetables, and gram flour (chickpea/besan flour), with warming spices and fresh herbs. This version of the pakoda is made with potato, capsicum, onion, carrot and cabbage. The batter-coated vegetables are then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.
“Pirattal” in Tamil means “to toss and turn” so that all the spices to coat well. Palaakottai (Jackfruit seed) is also used in Sambar, Kootu, Poriyal, etc and served with steamed rice.
Wheat Rawa Vegetable Upma is a comforting, savory dish where wheat rawa is toasted with spices, dals, and veggies, then simmered with boiling water until fluffy and absorbed.
Sweet Poli is a popular festive dish made with a sweet stuffing of either dhal or coconut. Instead of the traditional use of all-purpose flour (Maida), I opted to use wheat flour for the outer layer and Jackfruit for the filling, giving it a unique twist.
Learn the nutritional benefits of Urad dal in this traditional snack recipe for Kozhukattai. A delicious and healthy option rich in fiber and antioxidants.
This gravy is quick and easy to make, pairs well with Idli/Dosa, Chapati/Roti.
Capsicum is added to this Poriyal to get crunchiness and extra taste. It is served with rice dishes.
This Quick potato curry can be made within 10 to 15 minutes. It is served as a side dish for any rice varieties and chapat/roti.
Kathirikai Kadalai Kootu is a comforting South Indian stew of tender brinjal simmered with green gram dal and pressure-cooked peanuts, finished with kootu podi and a fragrant mustard-cumin tadka.
This yellow pumpkin curry can be served as a side dish or mix it with hot rice.
Cracked wheat is full of iron, protein, and calcium. It has many health benefits. It is called Godhumai Rawa in Tamil and Dalia in Hindi.